Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics / [edited by] Nader Rifai, Andrea Rita Horvath, Carl T. Wittwer ; [contributors, Andrea Rita Horvath [and many others]]

Includes bibliographical references and index

Principles of laboratory medicine. Clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics ; Analytical and clinical evaluation of methods ; Preanalytical variation ; Establishment and use of reference values ; Specimen collection, processing, and other preanalytical variables ; Quality management ; Principles of basic techniques and laboratory safety -- Analytical techniques and instrumentation. Optical techniques ; Electrochemistry and chemical sensors ; Electrophoresis ; Chromatography ; Mass spectrometry ; Enzyme and rate analysis ; Immunochemical techniques ; Automation ; Point-of-care testing -- Analytes. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins ; Serum enzymes ; Tumor markers ; Kidney function tests ; Carbohydrates ; Lipids, lipoproteins, apolipoproteins, and other cardiac risk factors ; Electrolytes and blood gases ; Hormones ; Catecholamines and serotonin ; Vitamins and trace elements ; Hemoglobin, iron, and bilirubin ; Porphyrins and porphyrias ; Therapeutic drug monitoring ; Clinical toxicology ; Toxic elements -- Pathophysiology. Diabetes mellitus ; Cardiovascular disease ; Kidney disease ; Physiology and disorders of water, electrolyte, and acid-base metabolism ; Liver disease ; Gastric, pancreatic, and intestinal function ; Bone and mineral metabolism ; Disorders of the pituitary gland ; Adrenal cortex ; Thyroid disorders ; Reproduction-related disorders ; Pregnancy and prenatal testing ; Newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism ; Pharmacogenetics -- Molecular diagnostics. Molecular principles ; Molecular techniques ; Molecular applications

From the editors on "Preface": "... the eighth edition of Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics. We built on the excellent work of our predecessors and ... Chapters were extensively updated, and more than 60 new authors were recruited to present the most current and relevant information. ..."